MythBusters
For dizziness, many people understand it.
. Some people say it is "dripping",
. Some people say it is "dirty", and
. Some people say it is "dreamy", and some people say it is "like drinking wine".
So, do you really know dizziness?
· Causes of dizziness·
01 Otolithia
Otolithia, also known as benign onset positional dizziness. The onset of otolithia is very distinctive. It occurs suddenly when the position changes, lasting no more than 1 minute, and most of them are dozens of seconds. Don’t underestimate these few dozen seconds, which will make people feel uncomfortable, such as rotation of the eye, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, head-heavyness, unstable balance, etc. At present, the cause of otolithiasis is not completely clear. It may be related to fatigue, staying up late, poor rest, hypertension, diabetes, hreffects, etc. It can also be accompanied by other otological or systemic diseases, such as Meniere's disease, vestibuloneurysm, idiopathic deafness, otitis media, , head trauma, migraine , and taking ototoxic drugs , etc.
02 orthostatic hypotension
orthostatic hypotension refers to when the patient's position changes sharply, such as changing from upright to supine, or changing from supine to upright, people's systolic blood pressure will continue to decline, and diastolic blood pressure will continue to rise. Sometimes the systolic pressure drops by 20mmhg and the diastolic pressure rises by 10mmhg. This can easily cause ischemia in the head, resulting in temporary insufficient blood supply to the brain. The main characteristics are black in front of you, pale complexion, white lips, dizziness, panic, difficulty breathing, and even fainting.
03 Insufficient brain blood supply
Insufficient brain blood supply refers to insufficient blood supply in a certain part of the human brain, which causes brain dysfunction. The causes of insufficient brain blood supply are mostly related to cerebral arteriosclerosis. If the brain is insufficient blood supply, dizziness is the most common symptom. In addition to dizziness, it is often accompanied by double vision , that is, vision in pairs, and may also cause unstable walking, tinnitus , etc. Some acute cases may also cause memory loss and inattention. Therefore, insufficient blood supply in the brain should be treated in time to avoid cerebral infarction .
04 Cervical spondylosis
With the development of society, people's life and work pace is constantly accelerating, and cervical spondylosis is changing from an elderly disease to a common occupational disease. But not all cervical spondylosis can cause dizziness. The prevalence of cervical spondylosis is indeed very high, about 15% in the general population, and as high as 50% in the people over the age of 60.
Sympathetic cervical spondylosis
The symptoms are relatively complicated, and dizziness and poor sleep may occur. Many patients also experience symptoms of digestive tract discomfort such as hiccups and , nausea, vomiting, etc. There are also some symptoms of discomfort such as blood pressure changes, heart rate disorder , tinnitus, etc.
vertebral artery cervical spondylosis
is mainly manifested as cervical vertigo , headache, neck and shoulder pain, tinnitus, visual impairment and cataplexy, and some patients have autonomic neurological symptoms; X-rays can show segmental instability and erectile vertebrae hyperplasia.
Nerve root type cervical spondylosis
Neck pain and stiffness, and there will be a tingling feeling on the inside of scapula , and the symptoms worsen when coughing. There will be radioactive tingling and numbness on the upper body, and in severe cases, there will be difficulty in holding things.
Spinal cord-type cervical spondylosis
Walking is unsteady, and I feel like I am walking on cotton. The lower limbs are heavy and numb, and it is very difficult to get up the stairs. Some patients may even experience abnormal symptoms such as burning or cold. Numbness occurs in the upper limbs, and in severe cases, it may even be difficult to eat.
cervical spondylosis
mainly manifests as pain in the occipital neck and shoulders, and head and neck movements are limited due to pain. The neck muscles are tense and have tenderness points. X-rays show changes in the curvature of the cervical spine, and dynamic X-rays can show instability of the intervertebral joints.
In fact, cervical spondylosis is divided into cervical cervical spondylosis, sympathetic cervical spondylosis , vertebral artery type, spinal cord type and nerve root type cervical spondylosis.Only sympathetic and vertebral artery type cervical spondylosis often have dizziness, while other types of cervical spondylosis rarely experience dizziness. So if you have cervical spondylosis, you may not necessarily experience dizziness.
· Prevent the occurrence of cervical spondylosis·
Prevent
Pay attention to the correct posture of the head and neck, insist on leaning forward every day, leaning back, tilting left, and right 1-2 times, and persisting for 10 minutes.
Maintain a good sleeping position, and it is best to use a soft pillow to maintain the physiological curve of the cervical spine.
When working normally, you can achieve a comfortable posture that neither raises your head nor bows your head. After working for a long time, you should move your head and neck for 1 hour to allow the cervical ligament muscles to rest appropriately.
Do not fatigue your neck when watching TV, it is best to keep your eyes at the same level.
These methods can not only prevent cervical spondylosis, but also prevent the recurrence and aggravation of cervical spondylosis.
Summary
Dirty is a symptom that everyone is more likely to encounter in life. If you are often dizzy, you can record your dizziness symptoms and the duration of the attack and go to the hospital for treatment in time. Written by
Text丨Yang ZhaoTang Wenjie
Edited by 丨Wen Zhaoqi
